Three Major Attractions in India

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The former superintendent of schools of the Bedford School District in NH, Chip McGee is now the assistant superintendent of Methuen Public Schools in Bedford, NH. In addition to education, Chip McGee's passions include travel. In 2018, he visited India for two weeks. 

The second-largest country in population, India has a rich heritage with diverse attractions that include beaches, national parks, the Taj Mahal, and the Mecca Masjid mosque. Here are three other major attractions:

1. The Holy City of Varanasi - One of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, Varanasi is a prominent pilgrimage center for Hindus. The city has more than 100 ghats, which serve as bathing locations, along the Ganges in addition to historic buildings such as Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum.

2. Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple of Amritsar - A vital hub of Sikh culture and history, Amritsar was founded by Ram Das in 1577, while the Harmandir Sahib opened in 1604. It's "Golden Temple" moniker refers to the gold that adorns its exterior. 

3. Sun Temple - Constructed in the 13th century, this tourist attraction is believed to have been built by Odishan king Narasimha Deva I in celebration of a military triumph over the Muslims. The temple was in use until the late 16th century, when it partially collapsed. By the early 20th century, the temple's interior was filled with stone. Despite the continual deterioration of the temple, licensed guides still speak of its history and its secular and religious imagery.